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We are professional landscapers serving Conejo Valley areas such as; Camarillo, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills and more. When it comes to landscaping and tree services we are the right choice for you! We take pride in our years of experience and in our highly qualified garden landscapers to create beautiful surroundings and personalized environments.

Friday, May 29, 2015

In honor of Mother's Day that just passed this May 10th, we're dedicating this month's post to Mother's Day gifts and flowers. It's safe to say that your mother will be happy to receive any type of flowers you give her, is there a perfect flower for your mother? This is what we think:

Roses: For a long time, roses have been associated with motherhood. This timeless flower provides an opportunity to never go wrong. Your mother will always appreciate a rose.

Lilacs: lilacs are also a timeless option and are known to symbolize love. This is a great symbol of the love between a mother and child.

Orchids: orchids symbolize fertility and many children. This in essence is what make a mother just that-- a woman that has the ability to bare children.

Irises: these flowers are known to show affection and warmth. They also come in a variety of colors which can give your mother some quirky fun for Mother's Day.

Tulips: tulips are associated with new life and spring. They are just gorgeous an also come in many pastel-like colors that your mother will love.

These flowers are also great gift ideas for your mother on any occasion. Mothers should not only be appreciated on Mother's Day, but every day of the year. Call us if you need more help or information on landscaping or gardening!

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

If you have invested in a lawn sprinkler system, you know that they aren't cheap. It is only logical that you would want to protect your investment. Maintaining your sprinkler system is fairly easy since it only requires routine maintenance and seasonal check-up which you can really do yourself. We also recommend checking if the city you live in has an annual professional test requirement. In the event that it does, we recommend setting this up during the month of your birthday in order to help you remember.

The following tips will help you maintain your sprinkler system without breaking the bank or having to hire outside help:

Inspect the sprinklers frequently for any broken sprinkler heads. Replace them if necessary.

Run the system and place tin cans in order to gauge how much water is being received by your lawn. If for any reason there is low flow, check the sprinkler heads for cracks. You can also clean them by changing the filters.

Adjust the sprinkler heads so that they don't water the sidewalk or go into your neighbor's yard. Don't step on them. Adjustments should always be made with a screwdriver.

Drain the entire system before winter hits to avoid freeze damage.

Check the controller if power is lost. This usually means that the controller needs to be reset.

If you would like to know more information on how to maintain a sprinkler system or need landscaping services, please feel free to contact us. As our customer, you are our first priority. Happy Gardening!

Friday, March 27, 2015

Caring for plants require time and proper technique. It can happen sometimes that we may forget to water the plant or may place it in an area where it does not get enough sunlight. In the event that your plant does begin to wilt or die, we have come up with the following tips to help nurse it back to life:

Remove dead leaves from the plant: Trim away all dead leaves as these will not return back to life. You can use scissors or pruning sheers. Remember to leave any buds, even if they look unhealthy.

Consider repotting: Find out if the pot has become too small for the plant or if the pot is not in great condition to hold the plant. If you find that this is the case, repot it.

Check humidity levels in the home: Plants like humidity. Be sure that your home is humid enough to have plants.

Control sunlight: Be sure the plant it in a place where it gets some sunlight, but also somewhere that has some shade as well. Constant sunlight can also dry out the plant.

Friday, January 30, 2015

If you’re lucky enough to have a garden, regardless of its size, take advantage of it! There are many ways to make if look great without breaking the bank. Having a nice looking garden will also make your home more appealing and something very noticeable in your neighborhood. Why not make you neighbors jealous? Here are some great tips we’ve developed to getting you on your way to making your garden spectacular:

Garden accessories: At your local department store you can pick up some garden accessories like a picket fence or some nice lights for when it’s dark. These two items are often sold at a bargain and can add a subtle touch to your garden.

Add color: When choosing your plants, always add some color with flowers. Also, there are many decorative pots that you may add some color to by painting them. The possibilities are endless.

Keep your lawn green: Nothing compares to a green and luscious lawn! Take care of it by making sure your sprinklers are working if you have them or purchase a manual one to make sure your lawn gets hydrated. Additionally, add fertilizer when needed to give it the nutrients it needs to stay a nice shade of green!

Add a water fountain or a bird bath: Nature will love you for this and its very appealing to anyone looking at your garden. Fountains or bird baths make an excellent focal point for your garden.

Taking care of your garden is worth it and can personalize the outside of your home. Have some fun with it! If you need any help with maintenance or landscaping and you live in the Los Angeles or surrounding areas, please don’t hesitate to call us!

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Your garden is what people see at first when they pass by your home. It's important to keep a beautiful, lush garden that fits your lifestyle and taste. This Halloween, we invite you to spice up you yard with some SPOOKtacular Halloween decorations!

If you're decorating on a budget, there's various little or no cost ideas you can try, like the following:

Old, White Bed Sheet: We're sure you've seen this on TV or the very famous Charlie Brown's "The Great Pumpkin." If you have an old, white bed sheet lying around the house, it's time to put it to good use! Cut two wholes with scissors for eyes, and you're ready to go. Throw it over a small bush in your garden and viola! You've got a home-made ghost to BOO your trick-or-treaters with.

Nothing works better than the dollar store! The best decorations aren't always the most expensive and there's lots you can get at the dollar store. From window stickers, to inexpensive spider webs, let your mind go wild.

Set the mood with a jack o' lantern: Even if your front door has nothing else but a carved pumpkin, this is enough to set the mood. Turn the lights our and just leave the pumpkin lit with a tea-light candle.

There are many other fun Halloween ideas all over the internet. Remember, anything you use this Halloween can easily be reused next year! Gonzalez Landscaping wishes you a happy and safe Halloween!

Monday, August 18, 2014

Believe it or not gardens can reflect many traits of our personality. Since there are many options of plants and flowers and ways to organize them, you can choose the ones you like the most and make your landscape a work of art. There are several things to take into consideration when organizing the plants in your garden so they stay fresh and full of life:

• Start with the basics. Good soil preparation is the key for a healthy looking garden.
• Try to match the colors and properties of the flowers you mix.
• Use flowers and plants with similar needs: water, sun and soil conditions so they all maintain a nice appearance.
• Analyze the surroundings. Plant your flowers in an appropriate place for them to grow, if you plant them near mature trees its roots will absorb the nutrients and provide shade making it difficult for flowers to blossom.
• Look for places to create new flower beds, borders or islands in a place where they look great and get the nutrients they need.
• Be aware of the style and architecture of your home. Also the background for the landscape.
• Keep in mind the size of your yard available for gardening. Try to use appropriate plants for each size so none of them provide shade or restrict airflow to the others. You can call Gonzalez Plant and Tree services to help achieve the garden of your dreams; we will make sure to exceed your expectations with a garden that reflects your personality and taste.

Monday, July 28, 2014

Coping with the summer heat can be hard work, not just for us but also for our garden. Keeping our garden green during the summer can be more challenging but it is certainly not impossible. At Gonzalez Landscaping and tree services we provide the best services for your grass, lawn or yard and we would like to share with you some tips to keep your grass green during the summertime.

Water deeply but infrequently: set your irrigation system or if you do it yourself, schedule to water your grass more deeply during the summer. The heat will absorb this water more quickly so you need to make it abundant. Don't do shallow watering every day, it is preferred to water with lots of water less frequently.

Feed your grass every 6-8 weeks. A well fed grass grows thicker which cools the soil and crowds out weeds.

In the summer, you can mow the lawn a little higher; this way the soil will be more protected and moist from the intense heat.

Water early in the morning, this way you reduce the evaporation water waste.

Reseed and renovate on dry or old patches. Some spots may have grown a variety that can't handle heat. You can replace them with heat friendly grass.